Bill Summary
The Plum Island Preservation Act is a bill that aims to protect and preserve the consolidated Federal asset of Plum Island, New York, its associated properties, and the Orient Point terminal. The act requires the Administrator of General Services to initiate a process, in consultation with various government agencies and stakeholders, to develop a plan for the ecological management of Plum Island. The Administrator must also submit annual reports to the relevant committees in Congress, detailing the progress and outcomes of this process. The ultimate goal of this act is to ensure the long-term conservation and access to Plum Island for ecological and historical purposes.
Possible Impacts
1. Environmental Impact - The "Plum Island Preservation Act" could affect people by requiring that the Plum Island be protected for ecological conservation purposes. This could result in certain restrictions for people wanting to access or develop the island, in order to preserve its natural state and protect its wildlife.
2. Cultural Heritage - The Act also aims to promote the discovery and celebration of the historical and cultural heritage of Plum Island. This could involve public access to the island for educational purposes, such as guided tours or exhibits, which could impact the local community and economy.
3. Stakeholder Consultation - The Act mandates that the Administrator consult with various stakeholders, such as federal and state agencies, tribal governments, and other stakeholders. This could involve public hearings and meetings, potentially giving local communities a voice in the management of Plum Island.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 412 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 412
To prescribe requirements relating to the management of the
consolidated Federal asset commonly known as Plum Island, New York, and
for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 5, 2025
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr.
Murphy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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A BILL
To prescribe requirements relating to the management of the
consolidated Federal asset commonly known as Plum Island, New York, and
for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Plum Island Preservation Act''.
SEC. 2. PERMANENT PRESERVATION OF PLUM ISLAND, NEW YORK.
(a) In General.--The consolidated Federal asset commonly known as
Plum Island, New York, and all associated real and personal properties,
including the Orient Point, New York, terminal and facilities (referred
to in this section as ``Plum Island''), shall be protected in
perpetuity for the purposes of--
(1) ecological conservation;
(2) discovery and celebration of the historical and
cultural heritage of Plum Island; and
(3) maintaining access to Plum Island.
(b) Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services (referred
to in this section as the ``Administrator''), in consultation with the
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of the Interior, relevant
Federal and State agencies, Tribal governments, and other stakeholders,
shall initiate a process to commence formal visioning sessions that may
form the basis for a future ecological management plan for Plum Island
in accordance with subsection (a).
(c) Reports.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which the
Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security,
the Secretary of the Interior, relevant Federal and State agencies,
Tribal governments, and other stakeholders, initiates the process
required under subsection (b), and each year thereafter until the date
that is 1 year after the date on which the visioning sessions required
under that subsection are completed, the Administrator shall submit to
the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Energy and
Commerce, Natural Resources, and Oversight and Accountability of the
House of Representatives a report that describes--
(1) the Federal and State agencies, Tribal governments, and
other stakeholders consulted during those visioning sessions;
(2) the items discussed or reviewed during that process for
the period covered by the applicable report;
(3) the outcomes of that process, or expected outcomes if
the process is ongoing;
(4) if that process is not completed, the estimated
timeline for completion; and
(5) if that process is completed, the recommendations from
those visioning sessions that may form the basis for a future
ecological management plan for Plum Island.
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